African Yoruba Beaded Ade / Crown (for Oba or King)

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beaded crown (ade) created for a Yoruba oba or king of a classic conical form with a removeable bird finial atop. The

African white beaded headdress, Yoruba, Nigeria, serves the purpose of a king's crown, conical form with face motif to sides and numerous birds, beads strung along edge forming veil, some loss to bead

Yoruba "Ade Oba" Beaded crown, Nigeria, Africa. Antique glass beads, textile and wood. Early/mid 20th c. Custom mounted. Loss to hanging beads strands, fair condition. Size: 17'' x 9'' x 7'' (43 x 23

Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A sizable and beautiful helmet mask, comprised of several textile swaths sewn together and reinforced along the rim, mea

Perlenbestickte Krone, "ade" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base H 51 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Schwarz-Weiss, München (1981). - Heinz Seeliger, Würzburg. - Auktionshaus Zemanek-Münster, Wü

Perlenbestickte Krone, "ade" Yoruba, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Textil, Glasperlen. H 35 cm. (ohne Stränge) Provenienz: - Schweizer Nachlass, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Zürich (2005).

Perlenbestickte Krone, "ade" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Textil, Glasperlen. H 41 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe d

Perlenbestickte Krone, "ade" Yoruba, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Textil, Glasperlen. H 44 cm (mit Perlenfäden 90 cm). Provenienz: - Ernesto Schmid, Basel. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. Jede

Large Early 20th Century Yoruba (Benin) Impressive Multi-Color Beaded and Nassa Shell Ceremonial Crown Headdress with King on Horseback and Guardian Figures Surmounted Top. Overall measures 27-1/2" x

Rare Oba's kings crown Nigeria - Africa 3th quarter 20th century Bush fibers, textile, beads 39 cm (without beaded wires) Rare and special Oba's crown represents the highest level of authority vested

Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with polychrome beaded faces on white with bird finial and remnants of fringe. Lined with cloth. Some wear, finial loose. 16"h.

Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with white beads and cloth and beaded birds. Fringed and lined with cloth. Some wear. 21.5"h. not including stand.

African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crown (20th Century), cloth and glass beads in the shape of a cone crown with several birds attached and intricate geometric patterns.

Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Such pieces were reserved for use by Yoruba royalty. Size: 27.75'' x 10'' x 15'' (70 x 25 x 38 cm).

Pair African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crowns with Beaded Fringe, 38"h

Yoruba Glass Beaded CrownNigerian/Benin Yoruba glass beaded crown; depicting the chief on horseback with four attendants carrying gourds and long spears; H: 21 1/2"

Tribal African Yoruba White Beaded Ceremonial Crown. A sculptural crown or headdress from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, west Africa. Conical shape decorated with abstracted human face and multiple bird

Elaborate African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria beaded crown; showing large central figure flanked by two smaller, gathered around a tall staff; with cowrie shell embellishments throughout; H: 35 1/2" &#4

Elaborate African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria beaded crown; showing large central figure flanked by two smaller, gathered around a tall staff; with cowrie shell embellishments throughout; H: 35 1/2" &#4

Ca. early 20thC. This crown is earlier than most, remaining in very good condition, with some discolored beads. Conical form decorated with beads, attached to a fiber backing. The bird finial shows mo

A group of two Yoruba style beaded objects. c.20th century.++ Yoruba style beaded equestrian Nigeria / Benin Yoruba. 29"h x 11 1/4"diam. ++ Yoruba style beaded crown Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba. 19 5/8"h

Yoruba Peoples, four-faced white beaded Oba Crown, Nigeria, pyramidal-form with raised features, ear-form flanges projecting from edges, fringed rim, cloth-lined interior, 14"h (excluding fringe) Prov

Yoruba, Nigeria H 160 cm. Provenienz: - Deutsche Privatsammlung. - Galerie Walu, Zuerich. Weiterfuehrende Literatur: Beier, Ulli (1982). Yoruba Beaded Crowns. London: Ethnographica. Die maechtigen Wue

This is a very fine beaded crown from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring several very well made avian (Bird) images and a stylized face. Such crowns were traditionally worn by the O